Kehu Guiding / Kehu Lodge

Boris Cech of Kehu Guiding is a professional trout-fishing guide based at Kehu Lodge, near Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National Park, a mountainous area of pristine beauty. Boris is passionate about providing an exceptional fly fishing experience.

Local fly fishing rivers are accessed by 4WD or helicopter, and wilderness overnight camp outs are available.

Name	Kehu Guiding
Contact	Boris and Lee Cech
Address	Kehu Lodge Lake Rotoiti State Highway 63 RD2 Nelson Lakes National Park Nelson
Phone/fax	+64 3 521 1840
Email	kehu.guiding@clear.net.nz
Web	www.flyfishboris.com
Location	Kehu Lodge is marked on the Upper Wairau River map and the Black Valley Stream map.
Fishing waters	Lake Rotoiti, the Buller River and wilderness rivers of the Nelson Lakes National Park.
Guiding services	Guiding by an experienced guide who has been a professional fishing guide since 1990 Registered member of the New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association (NZPFGA) Many return clients, some coming back each year Wilderness fishing with access by 4WD vehicle or helicopter Overnight camp-outs arranged Fishing tackle provided or use your own. The type of fishing equipment and clothing to bring is listed on Boris's website Assistance provided with accommodation, rental cars, domestic airfares, airport transfers, and suggestions for other holiday activities.
Accommodation	Boris and Lee are more than happy to help you choose and arrange whichever type of accommodation suits both your personal requirements and your budget. Or you may like to stay at Kehu Lodge with with Boris and Lee as your hosts. Kehu Lodge Kehu Lodge is a small mountain lodge in a tranquil private setting. It accommodates only two guests at a time in a twin/double room with an ensuite bathroom and mountain views. The 40 acre property borders the Nelson Lakes National Park. Tariff For the 2006/07 fishing season: NZ $300.00 single NZ $480.00 double or twin share The tariff includes a three course gourmet dinner, wine, accommodation and a full continental or cooked breakfast. (Lunch is provided within the daily guiding fee.)
Indicative guiding costs as at 1 June 2007	Daily guiding fee NZ$680.00 (GST of 12.5% is included in this rate) per day for 1 or 2 anglers. This includes transport, lunch, tackle, and flies. Transfers Nelson airport to Lake Rotoiti one way: $NZ190.00 Nelson airport to Murchison one way: $NZ200.00 Fishing licences Not included Overnight campouts NZ$150.00 per person per night covers the use of all camping equipment, sleeping bags, bush dinner with wine, breakfast, and beverages. Road trips On road trips, the cost of the guide's accommodation and meals are paid by angler as well as his/her own. The cost depends on on the venues requested or chosen by the angler.
Getting there	Kehu Guiding and Kehu Lodge are located on State Highway 63, towards the north of New Zealand's South Island. Lake Rotoiti is 4kms north-east of the township of St Arnaud and equidistant from Nelson and Blenheim at a distance of approximately 90 kms. Anglers generally fly to Nelson airport and either hire a rental car and drive to Lake Rotoiti. Alternatively Kehu Lodge are able to arrange a transfer to your accommodation at Lake Rotoiti. Domestic airfares are typically less expensive when purchased from within New Zealand. Please feel free to request domestic flight price details and/or rental car costs.
Booking/ cancellation policies	To avoid disappointment, reservations need to be made well in advance. Booking and cancellation policies are as follows: Reservations are secured by a 25% deposit Reservations cancelled 61 days plus prior forfeit the full deposit Reservations cancelled 60 days and less prior are charged the full price of the booking unless a replacement angler is arranged.

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